Chief Geotechnical Engineer

LVI Associates; Missouri; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in the United States (Missouri) seeks a Senior Chief Engineer in Geotechnical Engineering to lead the practice, oversee technical work, mentor staff, and guide QA and quality standards across projects in commercial, infrastructure, municipal sectors.

You will engage with clients, review reports and designs, support business growth through industry leadership, and shape geotechnical standards while maintaining a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

• PE licensure preferred and licensure in good standing.
• Extensive geotechnical consulting experience across multiple sectors.
• Strong leadership, communication and mentorship abilities.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and quality assurance on geotechnical projects.
• Mentor and develop junior and senior engineering staff; lead knowledge-sharing and training.
• Review scopes of work, reports, calculations and design recommendations.
• Engage with clients, act as trusted geotechnical advisor, and support business growth through technical leadership.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Technical oversight

Mentorship

Client engagement

Education

Professional Engineering licensure preferred

Job description

Chief Engineer - Geotechnical Engineering

Overview

An established employee-owned engineering consulting firm is seeking a senior geotechnical professional to serve as the organization's principal technical leader. This position is focused on technical excellence, peer review, quality assurance, mentorship, and guiding the overall direction of the geotechnical practice.

The role supports a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple market sectors, including commercial, infrastructure, municipal, healthcare, education, residential, and institutional developments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Provide high-level technical oversight on geotechnical projects.
• Review engineering reports, proposals, calculations, and design recommendations.
• Ensure consistency with industry best practices and quality standards.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor for complex engineering challenges.

Mentorship & Professional Development

• Mentor and develop junior and senior engineering staff.
• Lead technical discussions, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and training efforts.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Project & Proposal Support

• Review scopes of work, methodologies, and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical staff to strengthen project execution.
• Support strategic technical decision-making on key projects.

Client & Industry Engagement

• Provide technical expertise during client interactions and project discussions.
• Act as a trusted advisor on geotechnical matters.
• Support business growth initiatives through technical leadership and industry relationships.

Desired Background

• Professional Engineering licensure preferred.
• Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering and consulting.
• Strong technical background in:
  • Site characterization and subsurface investigations
  • Foundation engineering
  • Earth retention systems
  • Slope stability and geohazard evaluations
  • Geotechnical analysis and design
• Demonstrated success leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Position Highlights

• Senior technical leadership opportunity with broad organizational influence.
• Emphasis on engineering excellence, mentorship, and quality assurance.
• Opportunity to shape technical standards and best practices.
• Diverse project exposure across multiple market sectors.
• Visible role supporting the long-term growth and development of the engineering practice